Richardson Pond Dam
Richardson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Strafford County, New Hampshire, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Richardson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Richardson Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Town Of Barrington (local government). It impounds the Branch Mallego Brook near Barrington.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 123 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/30/2021.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| Nearest City | Barrington |
| River/Stream | Branch Mallego Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.21484, -71.02334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 123 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TOWN OF BARRINGTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH01237 |
| Federal ID | NH01237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |